Archaeological sites · North East England
Crooks Roman temporary camp
In or near Greenhead.
Crooks Roman temporary camp — archaeological site in Thirlwall, Northumberland, England, UK.
Karl and Ali — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Crooks Roman temporary camp is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 2 km². Heritage designation: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Part of borders of the Roman Empire. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Thirlwall, Northumberland, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.9838°, -2.5701°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Crooks Roman temporary camp is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance in relation to the River Eden and its tributaries.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9838, -2.5701
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Thirlwall
- Postcode
- CA8 7EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650464 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crooks Roman temporary camp?
- Crooks Roman temporary camp is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7EA), in the parish of Thirlwall.
- What is Crooks Roman temporary camp?
- Crooks Roman temporary camp — archaeological site in Thirlwall, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Crooks Roman temporary camp?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7EA.
- Is Crooks Roman temporary camp a listed building?
- Crooks Roman temporary camp is officially recognised as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site listed.
- Is Crooks Roman temporary camp a protected site?
- Yes — Crooks Roman temporary camp is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Crooks Roman temporary camp free to visit?
- Yes, Crooks Roman temporary camp is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crooks Roman temporary camp?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7EA.